2026 March 8

Blessed are the Poor

Series: Poverty Sunday – Devoting ourselves to Prayer

Luke 6:17-20

17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coastal region around Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by impure spirits were cured, 19 and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.

20 Looking at his disciples, he said:

“Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.


English Ministry News

Lunch with Joanne Yee from Rahab Ministries: March 22 | 1PM | W28
$10 for Lunch order by March 15
Contact: Aaron Mok

Invitation to Fast and Pray: April 3rd | 5PM | Sanctuary A
Dinner at 6:45 in Small Gym
$5 for dinner | Free for guests

Baptism Service: June 28th
Baptism Class Begins April 8, 7 Classes

Summer Conference: July 17-19
@ Tyndale University

Alpha: Begins Valentine’s Weekend
Serve: gcgcny.link/servealpha
Join: gcgcny.link/joinalpha

Women’s Bible Studyonce a month – 10:30AM – Noon | N46
Contact: Jess | gcgcny.link/ezer

Positive Dicipline Parenting Training
January – February 2026, Sundays @ 9:40-11AM

Sunday Afternoon Bible Study on N.T Survey
by Pastor Ted & Pastor Michelle

Adult Zone Fellowship: gcgcny.link/adultzone

Thursday Intercessory Group
7:30-8:30Pm Over Zoom

Professional Christian Counseling—up to 8 free sessions to GCGCNY attendees. Contact Rev. Ted.

Rahab Ministry—a faith-based ministry, empowering women and children in the sex trade to be liberated and restored. For more info, contact 647-992-8029 or visit www:rahabministry.ca

Bible In a Year Group:
– Pastor Michelle: Hard copy


Church News

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Summer Camp (July 6
to August 21) for children born between 2014 and 2021 (JK to Grade 6).
Please register online at www.gcsny.ca/summercamp or download the
application form.
The camp is currently recruiting coordinators and counselors aged 18 to
29. The employment period is from June 29 to August 21. Please send
your resume to summercamp@gcsny.ca

With heavy hearts but the assurance of eternal life, the church family of sister Yuet Ping Choong announces her called to go home with the Lord on March 4, 2026. Please join us as we celebrate a life beautifully lived in Christ at Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centres
(1591 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M9, Canada)
Visitation: March 14, 2026 (Saturday) 12:30pm-1:00pm
Memorial Service: March 14, 2026 (Saturday) 1:00pm-2:30pm
Livestream memorial service : please follow updates of Mrs. Yuet Ping Choong webpage in Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres – Richmond Hill Website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yee Hong Foundation(https://www.yeehong.com/donate/)or Grace Chinese Gospel Church of North York(https://gcgcny.org/cm/giving/)

Pastoral Staff Retreat: Feb 4-5, Theme is “Teaching the Word

For Offering (making donations):
1) Please note down the offering number (particularly e-transfer/credit card) to reduce misallocation due to similar names.
2) CRA does not allow making donations to church and then directing the donation to a particular person, for donation receipt purposes.
3) Due to high credit card charges, prefer e-transfer if possible.

Toronto is experiencing a rat infestation, and rats have been spotted at the church. To maintain hygiene, please do not leave any food on the floor. Remove all food wrappers and garbage after the service, and do not leave any food overnight.
Reminder: No food or drinks are allowed in Sanctuary A. Thank you for your cooperation!
Please note that the church parking lot is typically full during Sunday worship services. Additional parking is available at 100 Tempo.

GCGCNY 30th Anniversary Videos: gcgcny.link/30

Community Buddies Grace Community Service
A friendly space for people on the autistic spectrum or with other special needs
We Offer: one-on-one mentorship, social group, psycho-education, information and resource, recreation, virtual and in-person support for participants and caregivers, all services are free
Interested in participating or volunteering? gcgcny.link/buddies


Serving Opportunities

We are Looking For:
Sunday School Teachers and Assistants (contact Pastor Santos: santos.chan@gcgcny.org)
Service Ushers—must be able to attend service in-person (contact Roland: c.rolandchan@gmail.com)
Genesis (Youth Ministry) Adult Leader (contact Santos Chan) gcgcny.link/youthleader
“Rooted” (Post-secondary Discipleship Groups) Leaders (contact Elim or Miga)
• Community Buddies Grace Community Services (gcgcny.link/buddies)


Last Week’s Attendance:

– Cantonese 183
– Mandarin 102
– English 129
– Children 37
– Tendercare 42
– Prayer Meetings: 58


Last Week’s Offering:

– General 16,983.69 (YTD 144,185,82)
– Building 400 (YTD 2,173)
– Special Fund Mission 230 (YTD 1,885)
– Foodbank 212.82 (YTD 1,756.38)